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Getting the most from your new hearing devices
Hearing is a vital part of how you connect with the
world, from laughing at a punch line to sharing a
secret with a loved one. Hearing is also vital to your
overall health. Untreated hearing loss can contribute
to depression, anxiety and dementia.
Congratulations
on taking control of your hearing health!
While no hearing device can restore normal hearing
and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment
resulting from organic conditions, these tips will help
you obtain the most benefits from your devices:
• If you are new to hearing devices, it may take a few
weeks before you are completely comfortable with
your devices and can fully enjoy the benefits. Be
patient as you adjust to hearing sounds that you
may not have heard in a long time. Some people
prefer to start wearing their hearing aids a few
hours a day, while others wear them all day right
after receiving them. It’s up to you. Given that
in most cases infrequent use of devices does not
provide full benefits, your ultimate goal is to wear
the devices all day, every day
• You may find that a quiet environment is more
comfortable in the beginning of the adjustment
period. Gradually introduce new listening
environments, and increase the space between
you and who you are speaking with
